Despite living away from home for the last six years, NJ was always an hour train ride away whenever I need to see my family for my birthday weekend. However, since I decided to move to Hawaii, this would be my first birthday away from the east coast.

But no avail! The boyfriend truly made my day special as we ate and did some of my favorite things in Hawaii.

Ono Seafood

Diamond Head Hike

Later that evening he took me to a fantastic dinner at 3660 on the Rise in Kaimuki (the first place he tried creme brulee as a kid so I’m going to count it as an extra special place because creme brulee is delicious).

Ahi katsu – sashimi-grade ahi wrapped in nori and deep fried medium rare,â wasabi-ginger sauce

Taro bread

Soy Sake Fillet Of Butterfish – ire roasted bok choy & shiitake mushrooms, hatcho miso dashi nage

Kurobuta Pork Two Ways – crispy garlic scallion pork loin chop and braised pork belly, spinach with garlic and butter, asian flavored pan juices

Pasta with Tillamook Cheddar, Cream & Applewood Smoked Bacon, Truffled Crumb Topping

Symphony of Desserts – warm chocolate souffle cake. creme brulee, & cheesecake

Special Birthday Treat!

Thus completes my first as a 25-year-old. I now round up to 30 and still not sure how I feel about that yet.